NBA report: T-Wolves' Martin to miss 6-8 weeks after wrist surgery

Guard Kevin Martin will miss the next six to eight weeks after having surgery on his fractured right wrist.

The Timberwolves announced Tuesday that Martin had surgery to repair the injury, which he suffered in a win over the New York Knicks last week. Martin was injured in the first quarter but finished the game and was able to score 37 points.

Martin is averaging 20.4 points per game and shooting 48 percent on 3-pointers this season, making his loss a big one for the rebuilding Timberwolves.

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Forward Rudy Gay and guard Darren Collison missed Tuesday's game against New Orleans. Gay missed his first game since injuring his right Achilles tendon on Nov. 15. Collison has a left quadriceps injury.

Coach Michael Malone said the team will likely rest Gay for a couple of days before evaluating his progress. He is averaging 21.1 points and 6.5 rebounds.

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